Accused arsonist Benjamin Gilmore answers questions as he testifies on Aug. 31 at the Larimer County Justice Center in Fort Collins.

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Trevor Hughes
TrevorHughes@coloradoan.com

The man accused of starting the Penny Flats fire in Old Town Fort Collins last October must keep wearing a GPS tracker but won't have to check in with court workers as often while he awaits retrial.

Benjamin Gilmore, 30, faces seven felony charges in connection with the $10 million fire. He stood trial in September, but a jury was unable to reach a verdict following, and the judge declared a mistrial. Gilmore is due to stand trial a second time in February.

Judge Devin Odell on Friday noted Gilmore, a bee keeper, has met every requirement placed on him by court workers, and agreed to let Gilmore check ...